Regina man walking around with ‘large knife’ facing weapons trafficking charges

Regina police have charged a 23-year-old man with more than 10 offences after they witnessed him walking in the city with a “large knife.”

Police said they saw Dallen Desjarlais walking in the 2900 block of Fifth Avenue Saturday with a large knife in a sheath that was strapped to the front of his chest.

Police say the man was on probation and is prohibited from being in the possession of any weapons including knives.

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After taking him into custody, police discovered ammunition, improvised firearms (also known as a zip gun), firearm parts, tools and drugs in his backpack.

Desjarlais faces 11 charges including weapons trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition and failing to comply with probation.

He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court Monday.

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